Earlwood Bardwell Park RSL Club RSL, Bardwell Park NSW

I had Christmas lunch at EBP this year. Quite honestly, the food was mediocre for the price - turkey was dry, Barramundi was clearly cooked from thawed and very plain. All in all, it was ok, though.

The service was where they really dropped the ball, sadly. Entree food and dirty plates were still on the table after dessert. We ordered a couple of drinks and copped attitude when we checked on the order 45 minutes later. One main meal was forgotten, then drinks were forgotten and in the end, one of the deserts was forgotten. As it was per head dining, we recovered the drinks and the main meal, but the missing dessert never turned up.

I am fully aware of how busy it was, and I applaud the staff, who were working very hard to cope with an overwhelming number of guests. It was management that gave the attitude, but the floor staff were as awesome as they could be under the circumstances.

The club could have done a lot better. If hosting a special event like that, they should only have taken the number of bookings they can handle. Again, my heart and thanks go to the floor staff - who also deserve better.

I am not a member, but I'm now not considering it, either.

Quick service. We were a walking group trooping in hot and bothered. Ad we sat down, jugs of water appeared ....anticipating our needs. Good work it was. Food was good and staff pleasant. Happy to call again.

Arrived with my partner and well behaved toddler after a planned picnic was rained out. A previous member of our small gathering had already arrived, and rather than warmly welcoming us the staff member at the desk made sure to inform us that there were no children's play areas (we knew this as members) and that children needed to be seated at all times. We did not feel very welcome at all and found it rather patronising.

Someone had checked by phone the previous day to confirm child friendly hours and meal availabilities, unfortunately the kitchen was closed upon our arrival (something I understand but we were told the opposite).

Renovations are understandable, but there didn't appear to be any air conditioning on where we sat so it was rather hot. It might have been worth it had we felt more welcomed to begin with and if the renovations were going to cater for the young families in the areas. Kind of regretting renewing my membership, won't be rushing back.

The staff was super friendly and helpful. Service was attentive. The $18 special was also large portions and great value. Would definitely come again.

My husband and I celebrated our marriage here and everything was perfect. The food was great, the space very comfortable for all of our guests, and the staff were exceptional. Thankyou so much for hosting our amazing event.